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Bitget, Avalanche Announce Partnership to Boost Web3 Adoption in India
Bitget and Avalanche have joined forces to contribute to India’s web3 infrastructure. As part of the partnership, the companies plan on initiating awareness campaigns and educational workshops on crypto safety and blockchain exploration throughout the year as part of the “HODL ON” tours.
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South Asian Crypto Investors are Cautious, Demand Advanced Crypto Awareness, Survey Shows
In its “Asia Crypto Security” report, Binance highlighted some crucial patterns observed in the Asian crypto market. Its report has highlighted that the demand for advanced security measures is intensifying in Asia’s crypto markets – where investors are cautious and frequent in their engagements with volatile crypto assets.
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FIU-IND Reportedly Sets June 30 Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Redo KYC Verification
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) has instructed all crypto exchanges to re-verify the KYC data of their users before June 30. The aim of this step is to maintain accurate details of crypto holders, while also identifying those flouting national crypto tax laws.
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Binance Set to Re-Verify KYC Details of India Users
Binance’s India users have been directed to re-verify their Know-Your-Customer (KYC) details. This instruction will apply to both the new as well as the existing users of the exchange. The platform will be obtaining the PAN details of its users in India as part of this KYC refreshing process.
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Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
In an interview with Gadgets 360, Polygon and Avail co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun share their thoughts on whether India should establish a Bitcoin reserve like the US. Nimen Shah, a senior chartered accountant and international tax advisor from Mumbai, contributed to the discussion by emphasising India’s turbulent history with cryp...
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WazirX's Restructuring Scheme Approved by Over 93 Percent Creditors, Refunds to Start Soon
WazirX's proposed restructuring scheme has been approved by majority voters, Zettai announced on Monday, April 7. Zettai stated that 141,476 creditors took part in the voting process out of which 131,659 creditors approved the scheme.
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Mumbai-Based IT Training Firm Jetking to Raise Over Rs. 6 Crore to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Jetking CFO Siddharth Bharwani said the company would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. Some portion of the collection will also be utilised to initiate Bitcoin-related educational, training, and skill development programmes in India
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UAE Plans to Launch Digital Dirham CBDC, Integrated Wallet in Q4 2025
The UAE is among many nations that is preparing to launch its CBDC in the future. Earlier this week, the Central Bank of the UAE said its Digital Dirham CBDC will be launched for retail use later this year. The CBUAE said that the digital dirham will be able to facilitate tokenisation and expand access to liquidity through fractionalisation.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Thane Man Loses Rs 47.47 Lakh In Cryptocurrency 'Investment' Scam
A 38-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 47.47 lakh by fraudsters who lured him to invest in cryptocurrency, police said on Monday.
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Binance’s ‘Vote to List’ Feature for Community Polling on Token Listing Goes Live
Binance users can now participate in selecting which new tokens should be listed for trading on the platform. The exchange, through this feature, expects to address the challenge of identifying legitimate crypto tokens from the flood of altcoins in the market, through community efforts.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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Man Wanted By US For Rs 83,00,00,00,00,000 Crypto Fraud Arrested In Kerala
Garantex facilitated money laundering to the tune of at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions by transnational criminal organisations and violated sanctions.
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WazirX Partners With BitGo for Asset Custody Services Amid Ongoing Financial Restructuring
On Wednesday, March 12, WazirX announced BitGo as its official asset custodian. Through this partnership, WazirX will leverage BitGo’s institutional-grade infrastructure, multi-signature wallets, and insurance coverage of up to $250 million (approximately Rs. 2,180 crore) to restore community trust.
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Bitget, Avalanche Announce Partnership to Boost Web3 Adoption in India
Bitget and Avalanche have joined forces to contribute to India’s web3 infrastructure. As part of the partnership, the companies plan on initiating awareness campaigns and educational workshops on crypto safety and blockchain exploration throughout the year as part of the “HODL ON” tours.
-
South Asian Crypto Investors are Cautious, Demand Advanced Crypto Awareness, Survey Shows
In its “Asia Crypto Security” report, Binance highlighted some crucial patterns observed in the Asian crypto market. Its report has highlighted that the demand for advanced security measures is intensifying in Asia’s crypto markets – where investors are cautious and frequent in their engagements with volatile crypto assets.
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FIU-IND Reportedly Sets June 30 Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Redo KYC Verification
The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) has instructed all crypto exchanges to re-verify the KYC data of their users before June 30. The aim of this step is to maintain accurate details of crypto holders, while also identifying those flouting national crypto tax laws.
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Binance Set to Re-Verify KYC Details of India Users
Binance’s India users have been directed to re-verify their Know-Your-Customer (KYC) details. This instruction will apply to both the new as well as the existing users of the exchange. The platform will be obtaining the PAN details of its users in India as part of this KYC refreshing process.
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Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
In an interview with Gadgets 360, Polygon and Avail co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun share their thoughts on whether India should establish a Bitcoin reserve like the US. Nimen Shah, a senior chartered accountant and international tax advisor from Mumbai, contributed to the discussion by emphasising India’s turbulent history with cryp...
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WazirX's Restructuring Scheme Approved by Over 93 Percent Creditors, Refunds to Start Soon
WazirX's proposed restructuring scheme has been approved by majority voters, Zettai announced on Monday, April 7. Zettai stated that 141,476 creditors took part in the voting process out of which 131,659 creditors approved the scheme.
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Mumbai-Based IT Training Firm Jetking to Raise Over Rs. 6 Crore to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Jetking CFO Siddharth Bharwani said the company would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. Some portion of the collection will also be utilised to initiate Bitcoin-related educational, training, and skill development programmes in India
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UAE Plans to Launch Digital Dirham CBDC, Integrated Wallet in Q4 2025
The UAE is among many nations that is preparing to launch its CBDC in the future. Earlier this week, the Central Bank of the UAE said its Digital Dirham CBDC will be launched for retail use later this year. The CBUAE said that the digital dirham will be able to facilitate tokenisation and expand access to liquidity through fractionalisation.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Thane Man Loses Rs 47.47 Lakh In Cryptocurrency 'Investment' Scam
A 38-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 47.47 lakh by fraudsters who lured him to invest in cryptocurrency, police said on Monday.
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Binance’s ‘Vote to List’ Feature for Community Polling on Token Listing Goes Live
Binance users can now participate in selecting which new tokens should be listed for trading on the platform. The exchange, through this feature, expects to address the challenge of identifying legitimate crypto tokens from the flood of altcoins in the market, through community efforts.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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Man Wanted By US For Rs 83,00,00,00,00,000 Crypto Fraud Arrested In Kerala
Garantex facilitated money laundering to the tune of at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions by transnational criminal organisations and violated sanctions.
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WazirX Partners With BitGo for Asset Custody Services Amid Ongoing Financial Restructuring
On Wednesday, March 12, WazirX announced BitGo as its official asset custodian. Through this partnership, WazirX will leverage BitGo’s institutional-grade infrastructure, multi-signature wallets, and insurance coverage of up to $250 million (approximately Rs. 2,180 crore) to restore community trust.
